Why Young People Aren’t Having Kids | Costa Rica News

Costa Rica News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 2m

Young people still want kids—don’t blame them, blame the system. A new UNFPA report reveals that financial stress, housing shortages, job insecurity, and lack of childcare are crushing dreams of parenthood, not a cultural shift away from family. This groundbreaking study listens to young voices and calls for structural fixes: affordable housing, stable jobs, mental health support, and policies that empower those who want to start families without falling into poverty. It’s time to stop asking how to get more babies—and start asking how to make parenting possible for everyone who wants it…